I have to say I’ve been dissatisfied with the current self-help information on communication. Much of the material I have read focuses on how to become a more empathetic listener, problem solver or better transfer information. Very little focus is put on what is probably the most common form of communication, the conversation. Learning empathetic […]
Nine Steps Towards a More Interesting Life
“The best way to get a better answer is to start asking a better question.” –Tony Robbins One of the biggest challenges you will ever face in your life is to look above all the minor distractions of today and envision the bigger picture. Unfortunately most people are so caught up in the minutia of […]
When to Quit Continued
My recent article, When to Quit, received quite a few comments and attention. Some people congratulated me for standing against the success hype currently within the self-help community for pointing out that sometimes working hard simply isn’t enough to achieve your dream. Other people criticized me for the same point. Unfortunately I think both these […]
Ascending the Plateau
One of the biggest problems in the lifelong pursuit of growth is in hitting a plateau. You first start out and everything is going pretty well, you can see yourself improving as you push yourself to new heights. All of a sudden, wham! The results turn into a trickle and no matter what you try […]
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